UK awareness days and key dates
Awareness days, weeks and months, with bank holidays and the big commercial dates. Pick a country and the types you need, then subscribe in your own calendar.
Running all month
- Poppy Appeal 26 October to 15 November 2028
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 November 2028
- Mouth Cancer Action Month 1 to 30 November 2028
- Movember 1 to 30 November 2028
- National Care Leavers' Month 1 to 30 November 2028
- Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 November 2028
- UK Disability History Month 16 November to 16 December 2028
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Wednesday 1 November 2028
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UK Sausage Week
An annual week celebrating British sausages and the butchers and producers who make them, with a national competition. The 2026 week runs 26 October to 1 November.
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All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day on 1 November is a Christian festival honouring all saints, known and unknown.
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World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day on 1 November celebrates veganism and the founding of The Vegan Society, and opens World Vegan Month.
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UK Sausage Week
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Thursday 2 November 2028
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All Souls' Day
All Souls' Day on 2 November is when many Christians remember and pray for those who have died.
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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
On 2 November the UN condemns attacks on journalists and urges states to bring those responsible to justice.
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All Souls' Day
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Friday 3 November 2028
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International Day for Biosphere Reserves
A UNESCO day on 3 November that highlights biosphere reserves, places where people and nature are managed together sustainably.
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International Day for Biosphere Reserves
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Sunday 5 November 2028
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Bonfire Night
Held on 5 November across the UK with fireworks and bonfires, remembering the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
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World Tsunami Awareness Day
World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November promotes understanding of tsunami risks and the steps that save lives.
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Bonfire Night
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Monday 6 November 2028
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Ask Your Pharmacist Week
A UK week in early November from the National Pharmacy Association promoting the services of local pharmacies.
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Get the Nation Learning Week
A UK week in November that encourages adults to take up learning, held from 2 to 6 November in 2026.
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International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
On 6 November the UN highlights the often overlooked damage that war and armed conflict do to the environment.
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International Stress Awareness Week
A week in early November that raises awareness of stress and wellbeing, especially at work. The 2026 week runs 2 to 6 November.
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Sugar Awareness Week
A UK week from Action on Sugar highlighting the sugar hidden in everyday food and drink.
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Talk Money Week
A UK week each November that encourages people to talk more openly about money, held from 2 to 6 November in 2026.
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Youth Work Week
A UK week in early November that celebrates youth work and the people and places that support young people.
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Ask Your Pharmacist Week
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Tuesday 7 November 2028
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Purple Tuesday
An accessibility day on the first Tuesday of November when organisations commit to improving the experience of disabled customers.
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Purple Tuesday
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Wednesday 8 November 2028
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International Day of Radiology
A global day on 8 November, the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays, recognising medical imaging.
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International Day of Radiology
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Friday 10 November 2028
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BBC Children in Need Appeal Night
The BBC's annual televised fundraising night for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK, held on Friday 13 November 2026.
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NET Cancer Day
A global day on 10 November that raises awareness of neuroendocrine cancers and the need for earlier diagnosis.
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World Science Day for Peace and Development
World Science Day for Peace and Development on 10 November highlights the role of science in society and in building sustainable futures.
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BBC Children in Need Appeal Night
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Saturday 11 November 2028
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Armistice Day
The anniversary on 11 November of the end of First World War fighting in 1918, marked with a two-minute silence at 11am.
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Armistice Day
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Sunday 12 November 2028
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Inter Faith Week
A week each November promoting good relations and understanding between people of different faiths and beliefs, held 8 to 15 November in 2026.
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Remembrance Sunday
The Sunday nearest Armistice Day, the second Sunday in November, when the UK remembers those who died in war, on 8 November 2026.
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World Pneumonia Day
Held on 12 November, World Pneumonia Day raises awareness of pneumonia, a leading infectious cause of death, and calls for better prevention and treatment.
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Inter Faith Week
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Monday 13 November 2028
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Living Wage Week
A UK week each November when the new real Living Wage rates are announced and accredited employers are celebrated, held 9 to 15 November in 2026.
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Tomorrow's Engineers Week
A UK week each November showing young people the variety of careers in engineering, held 9 to 13 November in 2026.
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Trans Awareness Week
A week from 13 to 19 November raising awareness of trans people and the issues they face, leading into Trans Day of Remembrance.
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Trustees' Week
An annual week each November thanking charity trustees and encouraging more people to take on the role, held 9 to 13 November in 2026.
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World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day on 13 November encourages people everywhere to carry out acts of kindness in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
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Living Wage Week
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Tuesday 14 November 2028
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World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day on 14 November raises awareness of diabetes and how type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed.
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World Diabetes Day
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Wednesday 15 November 2028
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International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime
On 15 November the UN raises awareness of the threats posed by organised crime that crosses borders and the need to tackle it together.
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World COPD Day
A global day in November that raises awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday 18 November.
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World Prematurity Day
A global day on 15 November that raises awareness of preterm birth and the needs of babies born too early and their families.
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International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime
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Thursday 16 November 2028
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Carers Rights Day
A UK day in November that helps unpaid carers understand their rights and the support available. The 2026 day is Thursday 19 November.
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International Day for Tolerance
The International Day for Tolerance on 16 November promotes respect for the world's diverse cultures and action against intolerance.
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International Day of the Mediterranean Diet
The International Day of the Mediterranean Diet on 16 November celebrates a healthy way of eating that is also recognised as living cultural heritage.
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World Pancreatic Cancer Day
A global day in November, on 19 November in 2026, that asks people to learn the warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
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World Philosophy Day
World Philosophy Day, on the third Thursday of November, celebrates philosophical thinking and open, reasoned debate.
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Carers Rights Day
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Saturday 18 November 2028
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National Tree Week
The Tree Council's annual celebration that marks the start of the winter tree planting season, running 21 to 29 November in 2026.
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World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
World AMR Awareness Week, 18 to 24 November, raises awareness of drug-resistant infections and encourages careful use of antibiotics and other medicines.
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World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence
On 18 November the UN raises awareness of child sexual abuse, supports survivors and calls for prevention and accountability.
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National Tree Week
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Sunday 19 November 2028
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International Fraud Awareness Week
A global week in November that promotes fraud prevention and awareness, held from 15 to 21 November in 2026.
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International Men's Day
International Men's Day on 19 November each year focuses on men's health and wellbeing and the positive contributions men make.
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Maths Week England
A week of maths activities for schools and the public in England, held from 15 to 21 November in 2026.
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Road Safety Week
Brake's annual UK road safety campaign every November, running 15 to 21 November in 2026.
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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, on the third Sunday of November, remembers people killed and injured on the roads.
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World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day on 19 November raises awareness of the billions of people who still lack safe sanitation.
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International Fraud Awareness Week
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Monday 20 November 2028
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Africa Industrialization Day
Africa Industrialization Day on 20 November builds international support for industrial development across Africa.
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Anti-Bullying Week
A week each November when schools focus on preventing bullying, coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and held 16 to 20 November in 2026.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week
A worldwide week of events in mid November that encourages people to start and grow businesses, held from 16 to 22 November in 2026.
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National Safeguarding Adults Week
A UK week each November raising awareness of how to protect adults at risk from abuse and neglect, held 16 to 22 November in 2026.
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Self Care Week
A UK week in November that helps people learn how to look after their own health and use services well. The 2026 week runs 16 to 22 November.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
A day on 20 November remembering trans people whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence.
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World Children's Day
World Children's Day on 20 November is UNICEF's day of action for children's rights, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Africa Industrialization Day
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Tuesday 21 November 2028
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World Television Day
World Television Day on 21 November recognises the influence of television in drawing attention to global issues.
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World Television Day
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Friday 24 November 2028
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Black Friday
The big retail sales day, held the day after US Thanksgiving and now widely marked by UK shops too.
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World Conjoined Twins Day
World Conjoined Twins Day on 24 November raises awareness of conjoined twins and promotes their wellbeing and inclusion.
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Black Friday
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Saturday 25 November 2028
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
An international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December calling for an end to violence against women and girls.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On 25 November the UN calls for an end to violence against women and girls and launches 16 days of activism.
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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
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Sunday 26 November 2028
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Christ the King
Christ the King is the Christian festival on the Sunday before Advent, closing the church year; it falls on 22 November 2026.
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Mitzvah Day
A UK faith-based day of social action in November when people volunteer and give time to their communities.
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World Sustainable Transport Day
World Sustainable Transport Day on 26 November promotes safe, affordable, accessible and clean transport for everyone.
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Christ the King
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Monday 27 November 2028
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Cyber Monday
The online sales day on the Monday after Black Friday.
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Energy Saving Week Northern Ireland
A late November week of energy saving advice for households in Northern Ireland, run by the Energy Saving Trust.
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International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage
On 27 November the UN calls for an end to child, early and forced marriage.
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UK Parliament Week
A UK week in November encouraging people, especially young people, to learn about and engage with Parliament and democracy.
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Cyber Monday
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Tuesday 28 November 2028
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Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday after US Thanksgiving and encourages people around the world to give time, money or skills to good causes.
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GivingTuesday (UK)
A global day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, encouraging people to donate, volunteer or help others, on 1 December 2026.
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Giving Tuesday
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Wednesday 29 November 2028
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International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
On 29 November the UN expresses solidarity with the Palestinian people.
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International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
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Thursday 30 November 2028
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Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
On 30 November the UN and OPCW honour the victims of chemical warfare and renew the commitment to eliminate chemical weapons.
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St Andrew's Day bank holiday
A bank holiday in Scotland.
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Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare